In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, spice, earth, rose
Palate: raspberry, mineral, sweet spice, silk
A juicy, savoury Mercurey with red cherry, spice and supple tannins.
What it pairs with
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Coq au vin
A Burgundy braise of rooster in red wine mirrors the cuvee's own dark-fruit and forest-floor register. -
Pate en croute lyonnais
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The pastry-wrapped terrine's fat and pistachio echo a structured Pinot's red fruit and gentle tannin. -
Saucisson de Lyon
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Cured pork and pistachio sit comfortably beside a supple village Pinot with savoury length.
How to serve Mercurey Chateau de Chamirey Rouge
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Coq au vin, Pate en croute lyonnais, Saucisson de Lyon. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Chateau de Chamirey is the Devillard family's Mercurey estate.
- 1934 — Devillard estate established
Facts
- Producer
- Domaines Devillard
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir (100%)
- Classification
- Village (Mercurey, AOC)
- Oak
- Around 12 to 14 months in French oak, part new
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 22 to 40 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1934
Frequently asked about Mercurey Chateau de Chamirey Rouge
What does Mercurey Chateau de Chamirey Rouge taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, spice, earth, rose. On the palate, raspberry, mineral, sweet spice, silk. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. A juicy, savoury Mercurey with red cherry, spice and supple tannins.
When should I drink Mercurey Chateau de Chamirey Rouge?
Drink 4-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Mercurey Chateau de Chamirey Rouge?
Coq au vin is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pate en croute lyonnais and Saucisson de Lyon. A Burgundy braise of rooster in red wine mirrors the cuvee's own dark-fruit and forest-floor register.
What grapes are in Mercurey Chateau de Chamirey Rouge?
The blend is Pinot Noir (100%). The wine is classified as Village (Mercurey, AOC).